ERIC Number: EJ1301335
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Publication Date: 2021
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Student and Lecturer Perceptions of Usability of the Virtual Programming Lab Module for Moodle
Ramos, Vinicius F. C.; Cechinel, Cristian; Magé, Larissa; Lemos, Robson
Informatics in Education, v20 n2 p297-315 2021
Teaching introductory computer programming and choosing the proper tools and programming languages are challenging tasks. Most of the existing tools are not fully integrated into systems to support the teaching-learning processes. The present paper describes the usability evaluation of the Virtual Programming Lab module for Moodle (VPL-Moodle) based on a satisfaction questionnaire answered by 37 undergraduate students enrolled in CS1 and CS2 courses and 7 lecturers. Moreover, a heuristic evaluation performed by two specialists is also presented. Results of the descriptive and inferential analysis revealed mainly two things: (a) the VPL-Moodle has a low level of usability in all five aspects analyzed by the students: satisfaction, efficiency, learnability, helpfulness, and environment control; and (b) lecturers found some difficulties using the VPL-Moodle. A number of suggestions for the improvement of the VPL-Moodle interface are provided based on the findings of the paper.
Descriptors: Student Satisfaction, Teacher Attitudes, Usability, Computer Interfaces, Integrated Learning Systems, Learning Modules, Computer Science Education, Programming, Virtual Classrooms, Introductory Courses, Undergraduate Students, Public Colleges, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Brazil
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